Terms of Use and Privacy Statement

Durham Region's Privacy Statement

The Regional Municipality of Durham is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors to
our site. We have taken appropriate measures to protect and ensure the privacy of any personal
information you provide. The Region is subject to the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection Act (MFIPPA).

The Regional Municipality of Durham will not, under any circumstances, use any information
provided by visitors for any purpose inconsistent with the purpose for which the information was
provided, as stated on the Web page as well as inconsistent with the provisions of MFIPPA.

Terms of Use

Every effort is made to ensure the information on the Regional Municipality of Durham's website
is timely and accurate however, due to circumstances beyond our control, information and dates are
subject to change without notice.

The Regional Municipality of Durham offers no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the
information on these pages. All such documents are provided "as is" without warranty of
any kind and the Region does not make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results,
or reliability of the use of the materials on this website. The Regional Municipality of Durham
hereby disclaims all representations and warranties.

Links to third party sites

This type of link usually opens a new browser window. The Regional Municipality of Durham is
providing these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply
endorsement by the Regional Municipality of Durham, nor can we be held responsible in anyway for
the content found on any third party website. The Region's privacy statement applies solely to
information collected on the Region's website.

About the Website

For general questions, technical questions and information regarding this site, please contact
the Regional Municipality of Durham's website team at webteam@durham.ca.

Providing Personal Information via the Region's Website

Most of the information accessible on the Region's website does not require you to identify
yourself. You may access it anonymously. However, the Regional Municipality of Durham does collect
personal information about you when you choose to provide it. We collect only as much personal
information as is necessary to assist you in conducting business with the Region via the website.
The only personally identifying information arising from your use of the Regional Municipality of
Durham's website is what you voluntarily supply.

The Region does attempt to provide you with multiple "channels" for conducting
business (i.e. telephone, walk-in, mail-in, fax-in) in addition to the Regional Municipality of
Durham's website. If you have concerns about using the website to conduct your business with us,
please be assured that alternative channels are available.

Why Personal Information is Collected

The Region collects and retains personal information for the following reasons:

To process your requests for services, products or additional information

To communicate with you regarding services that you have requested

To meet legal and regulatory requirements

Correcting/Changing Personal Information

If your personal information changes (e.g. name, address, postal code, telephone number, email
address etc.), or you no longer desire our service, the Regional Municipality of Durham will
endeavour to provide a way to correct, update or remove the information.

Use and Disclosure of Personal Information

The Regional Municipality of Durham is the sole owner of the information collected on the
site. The Region does not use or retain personal information that you provide for any secondary
purposes unless you have first been notified and your permission has been obtained. The Regional
Municipality of Durham will not sell, rent, share or otherwise disclose your personal information
to any organization or individual outside the Region unless you are first notified and your
permission is received, except in the following circumstances. The Regional Municipality of Durham
may disclose your personal information:

To companies contracted to process your requests

For law enforcement purposes

For purposes of acting in an emergency to facilitate contact with your next of kin or friend
if you become injured or take ill

From time to time the Region's website may request information from you via surveys or ask
permission to send you special offers. Your participation will be completely voluntary and you will
have a choice of whether or not to participate. Any survey information will be used solely for the
purposes of monitoring and/or improving the Region's services and products. If you choose not to
participate, you will still be able to use the website.

Protection of Personal Information

The Regional Municipality of Durham takes every precaution to protect your personal information
on the website. We maintain security standards and procedures regarding unauthorized access to
customer information to prevent unauthorized removal or alteration of data.

If you have any questions or concerns about the security of the website, you may send an email
to webteam@durham.ca.

Contact Information

Concerns regarding Access to Information and any related privacy issues should be directed to
the Regional Clerk: